Diploma in Management Studies

This diploma is awarded to students who complete 60 credits of coursework, the equivalent of a two year full-time program. The diploma recognizes a student’s achievement in completing a broad program of management studies. It is workplace centred, which assumes students have opportunities to apply many course concepts in their jobs or businesses. The program allows students to complete their credentials in phases, starting with an introductory 15-credit credential, such as the Certificate in Business Skills and then add additional credentials. Many students complete the Certificate in Management Studies or an equivalent one-year program from another institution and then complete 30 credits primarily at the second-year level with TRU to earn the diploma.

The Diploma in Management Studies ladders into the Bachelor of Commerce, with concentrations in Accounting, General Management, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Management, Leadership, Marketing, Public Sector Management, and Technology Management.

* This program is available to applicants residing in Canada or outside Canada.

Admission Requirements

Open admission.

Students should have a grounding in quantitative courses, including Mathematics 11 (Principles), MATH 0523, or equivalent. A voluntary, free Mathematics Self-Assessment is available to help students select a mathematics course at the appropriate level.

If a computer course was taken more than seven years prior to admission to this program and the student wishes to apply this course towards a specific computer course requirement, the student must demonstrate currency in that topic to the satisfaction of TRU-OL, in order to be granted the desired transfer credit. This restriction does not apply to computer courses used for unspecified elective credit.

Students who plan to complete a credential through TRU-OL must complete and submit a Program Admission/Transfer Credit form.

Program requirements may be met with credits earned by Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Refer to PLAR policies or email Business and Management Studies for more information.

Residency Requirements

Minimum 9 credits of TRU coursework (distance or on-campus).

Diploma Requirements

60 credits with a minimum graduating grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 over the diploma requirements are required as follows:

Core Requirements (minimum 30 credits)

Minimum one of ACCT 1211, Accounting I (3), BBUS 2211, Introduction to Financial Accounting (3) (students selecting ACCT 1211 who plan to specialize in accounting must also take ACCT 1221

Minimum one of BBUS 2541, Management Accounting (3), BBUS 3621, Analytical Decision Making (3) (students specializing in accounting must select BBUS 2541)

BBUS 3431, Introduction to Marketing (3)

3 credits in computer studies [TRU-OL’s BBUS 1371 or CMPT 1509 or equivalent]

ECON 1901, Principles of Microeconomics (3)

One of ENGL 1001, Literature and Composition I (3), ENGL 1021, Composition and Native Indian Literature I (3), ENGL 1061, Written Communication (3) (ENGL 1061 not transferable to most non-TRU-OL programs or to TRU-OL’s non-business programs)

Minimum one of ENGL 1071, Business Communication (3), BBUS 3631, Open Communication (3)

Minimum one of MATH 1091, Business Mathematics (3) or MATH 1101, Finite Mathematics (3)

MNGT 1211, Management Principles and Practices (3)

STAT 1201, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

Substitution of similar courses may be considered.

Elective Requirements (up to 30 credits)

Courses in managerial studies (ACCT, BBUS, BUEC, ECON, MNGT and some CMPT and MATH/STAT courses) with 15 credits at the 2000-level or higher in the electives. Up to 15 credits may be in approved arts and science electives or in technical or specialized skills courses appropriate to the student’s work, subject to approval.

Students interested in pursuing a professional accounting designation should select ECON 1951 and ask their Advisor about other appropriate electives to maximize transferability.

Note

Students who started their studies in this diploma program prior to September 2007 and are active in their program may complete the program under the previous requirements.

Areas of Specialization (Optional)

Several areas of specialization are either available or in development. Selection of appropriate electives and options leads to a Diploma in Management Studies, with an optional specialization in one of the following fields (courses may not be listed in study sequence):

Accounting

BBUS 3121, Financial Management (3)

BBUS 3201, Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)

BBUS 3211, Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3)

BBUS 3221, Taxation (3)

BBUS 3931, Business Law (3) (formerly BUSM 241)

Human Resources

BBUS 3811, Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)

BBUS 3841, Labour Relations (3)

BBUS 3661, Strategic Human Resource Management (3)

Two courses from the following:

MNGT 2131, Motivation and Productivity (3)

BBUS 2721, Organizational Behaviour I (3)

BBUS 3931, Business Law (3) (formerly BUSM 241)

Information Technology

CMPT 2129, Database Concepts (3)

CMPT 2159, Systems Analysis and Design I (3)

Plus minimum nine credits of other approved CMPT or COMP courses

Marketing

BBUS 3451, Professional Selling (3)

BBUS 3471, Consumer Behaviour (3)

BBUS 3481, Marketing Research (3)

BBUS 3651, Marketing for Managers (3)

BBUS 4541, International Business (3)

Laddering the Diploma into the Bachelor of Commerce

Students considering laddering the Diploma in Management Studies into the Bachelor of Commerce should consider including the courses listed below in their diploma program.

BBUS 2721, Organizational Behaviour I: The Individual and Work Groups (3)

BBUS 3121, Financial Management (3)

BBUS 3811, Introduction to Human Resource Management (3) or BBUS 3841, Labour Relations (3) or BBUS 3661, Strategic Human Resource Management (3)

BBUS 3931, Business Law (3)

CMPT 2000-level course (3)

ECON 1951, Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

MATH 1091, Business Mathematics (3) or MATH 1101, Finite Mathematics (3)

Students are responsible for consulting with their TRU-OL program advisor to ensure that courses selected are appropriate for the program of study or to meet future educational goals.

Email Student Services for more information.